Polio Survivor Esther Simbi – “Beyond Calamity” Book Launch
Esther Simbi, a fellow polio survivor, has written a book “Beyond Calamity” – described as “My Journey from Disability and Disaster to Possibility and Empowerment”. If you would like to find … Continue reading →
Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference
On 28th February 2019, I attended the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference in Melbourne. Polio Australia was lucky enough to win a free day-pass from The Xfactor Collective and unfortunately … Continue reading →
Australian Assistive Technology Conference
The Australian Assistive Technology Conference was held from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th of November 2018. The conference provided health professionals, developers and consumers with the opportunity to learn, share and … Continue reading →
Pedorthics: Striding Ahead Conference
Polio Australia’s Steph Cantrill presented on “Getting the Assessment and Prescription Right with Polio Survivors”, including some preliminary results of the recent Orthotic Users’ Survey, at the Pedorthics: Striding Ahead conference … Continue reading →
Brisbane General Practice Convention & Exhibition
Polio Australia’s Paul Cavendish and Jake Malsbury attended the Brisbane General Practice Convention & Exhibition on 14-16th of September 2018. With the chance to network with various health professionals from across … Continue reading →
University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo
Polio Australia’s Clinical Health Educator, Paul Cavendish attended University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo.
Continue reading →Polio Survivor Information Session in Adelaide
Polio Australia and Polio SA hosted an Information Session for polio survivors, to better equip them with knowledge around the Late Effects of Polio (LEoP). We were fortunate to have an … Continue reading →
Launch of Clinical Practice Workshops at Parliament House
On Thursday 30 November, Polio Australia’s Board was joined by the ACT Polio Support Group’s members, and a number of other polio survivors and supporters, at a Morning Tea and Launch of Polio Australia’s LEoP Clinical Practice Workshops Program.
Continue reading →Walk With Me 2017 – Canberra
Walk With Me 2017 was held in Canberra on Thursday 30th November 2017. View all of the photos here!
Continue reading →Breathe Charity Screening
Polio Australia, with the help of Village Cinemas, was fortunate to secure the rights to 2 exclusive early-release screenings of the highly acclaimed movie Breathe, a real-life story of tragedy and resilience.
Continue reading →World Polio Day 2017
Polio Australia joined forces with Global Citizen Australia, UNICEF, RESULTS Australia, Rotary International and UNICEF Australia for World Polio Day 2017 to hold an event in acknowledgement of efforts to date and the task ahead to finally see polio eradicated from the world.
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International Day of People With Disability Event
Tom Dutton conducted an Auction, raising over $900 for a painting donated by Paul Constable-Calcott, titled “Post Polio Gathering”, a dreamtime theme of people coming together to celebrate. Paul is both … Continue reading →
Polio Australia’s 5th Annual General Meeting – December 2013
Polio Australia held its 5th Annual General Meeting and Planning Forum in Sydney on 5/6 December 2013. Visit this page to read our 2012-2013 Annual Report. All State Polio Network representatives … Continue reading →
“Touched by Polio ~ From Casts to Catharsis” ~ Art Exhibition and Auction
“Once-upon-a-time tens of thousands of Australian children contracted polio, recovered, got on with their lives (some even became artists!), and they all lived happily ever after.” ~ The End ~ Or … Continue reading →
An Aussie Christmas Greeting
This Aussie Christmas tree with a difference is courtesy of Mary-ann’s decorating skills The Management Committee (Arthur, Brett, Billie, Gillian, Jen, Jenny, John M, John T, Margaret, Michael, Peter and Tessa), … Continue reading →
1st State Gives a Helping Hand to Polio Australia
Instead of holding a Christmas function this year, the management of 1st State Government and Corporate Relations, led by Executive Director Joseph Tannous, donated $1,000 each to Polio Australia and Bravehearts, … Continue reading →
Polio Australia holds its 4th Annual General Meeting
The Polio Australia Management Committee came together in Sydney from around Australia on 5/6/7 December for our 4th Annual General Meeting and Strategic Planning Forum. The meeting was held at St … Continue reading →
Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Messages Delivered to the PM
Polio survivors Ravy Leang-Slattery (polio year 1983) and her husband Wayne Slattery (polio year 1955) were very keen to join Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Campaigners in Canberra on 31 October … Continue reading →